Headline Entertainer
Other Job Titles: Guest Entertainer (Princess), Fly-On Entertainer (Carnival Cruise Lines); Cruise lines are always looking for uniquely talented performers such as comedians, specialty acts, illusionists, musicians, and vocalists.
Job Description: Entertainer travels to different ships to perform.
Experience and Skills Required: Professional entertainers will be required to submit promotional material and demo CD/DVD through a talent submission or audition process.
Average Salary: Negotiable
Port Lecturer
Other Job Titles: Travel and Port Guide (Holland America Line); Destination Lecturer
Job Description: Conduct presentations about the ports that the cruise ships visit. This position is completely separate from the Port and Shopping Guide/Presenter.
Experience and Skills Required: Engaging presentation skills; Knowledge of geography, history, wildlife and culture of the destinations that the cruise ships visit; Experience in using multimedia such as PowerPoint to conduct seminars.
Average Salary: Negotiable; Some cruise lines only offer volunteer positions although some cruise lines may pay a monthly salary.
Enrichment Lecturer
Other Job Titles: Guest Speaker (Holland America); Naturalist; Instructor
Job Description: Conduct seminars and presentations for the guests throughout the cruise.
Experience and Skills Required: Engaging presentation skills; Qualified experts in topics such as art, wildlife, music, history, and technology. Audio and visual presentations are preferred.
Average Salary: Negotiable; Some cruise lines only offer volunteer positions although some cruise lines may pay a monthly salary.
Gentleman Host
Other Job Titles: Dance Partners (Holland America)
Job Description: Social host; Have dinner and dance with single female guests
Experience and Skills Required: Single men, 40 to 68 years old, with good dancing skills.
Average Salary: Volunteer
Clergy
Other Job Titles: Religious Service Leaders, Catholic Priest, Rabbi, Protestant Ministers
Job Description: Provide religious services for guests.
Experience and Skills Required: Credentials are reviewed as needed. Catholic Priests must be a member of the Apostleship of the Seas.
Average Salary: Volunteer
Bridge Instructor
Job Description: Participates and conducts bridge as a cruise activity.
Experience and Skills Required: Certified through the American Contract Bridge League (ACBL); Previous cruise ship experience preferred.
Average Salary: Volunteer